I threaded my fingers through John’s and glanced across the waters. We were taking our early evening walk along the shoreline. The sun had just set over the Mediterranean Sea, smudging the sky sherbet orange and candy pink. Across the bay, villages along the coastline had begun to turn on their lights, twinkling up the […]
Simple changes to your morning routine can bring more balance, joy and peace into your life. In this story we take a look at what you first see and hear in the morning …Slow Down WAKE-UP WITH ME IN SKALACHORI, LESVOS, GREECEI dreamed of mountains, I dreamed of sea. I found myself […]
Life Lesson from My Garden. Inspiring story about hope and healing after hurt … by Karletta MarieThere was a time I’d lay under her limbs, long and laden with peaches. The morning sun filtered through her leaves; her pink fluffy fruits sprinkled in golden light. She was my precious peach tree. She was privy to my […]
Close your eyes … imagine the same divine power that causes the birds to sing, the pines to sway and the branches to swing … Imagine that same divine power that sustains all life, sustaining you. Every single breath you take, a gift … The word “Inspire” comes from the Latin inspirare (“to breathe or blow into”), […]
We experience and perceive our world through our core senses – what we see, listen to, smell, touch, taste. Whatever it is you’re taking in through your senses are influencing your thoughts and feelings … right now. And right now, more than ever we need to be conscious of this and monitor what we are allowing […]
Life is precious, life is fleeting. Make the most of your moments while you’re here ~ Karletta MarieI was called to take a detour through the cemetery this morning. An old man, grey hair sprouting from under his cap sits in silence staring at a grave in front of him. I wonder who it is […]
Brené Brown says, “There is nothing more vulnerable than creativity. Be inspired by those who are bravely vulnerable to share their creativity with others …She raised her hands above her head, she thrust her bosom forward, a stamp on the ground then a swirl around … I watched that Macedonian woman dance free. I didn’t understand […]
Short story about discovering what true beauty really means … JOIN The scent of nail varnish, L’Oreal shampoo and hair dye settle in my nostrils. The mirror clad walls reflect soft down-lights on ivory coloured tiles, and I hear Mariah Carey’s, “I don’t wanna cry” playing in the background. I’m draped in an unflattering […]
Collection of Stories & Quotes by Karletta Marie Sheila of Shropshire | Traveler’s Tale of Connection and Understanding | Inspiring Story #4 Gave Away Her Last $40 … On a Bus Headed To LA by Karletta Marie | Inspiring Story #20 Baba Returns to Cyprus | A Father’s Journey Completed by his Son by Karletta […]
Short story about challenging the world’s definition of success and creating your own happy life filled with meaning.
In this video I share some of the ways stories can help you live your best life Your best possible life will emerge, only after you know exactly how you want to live. Delving into past, present and future stories – your stories and the stories of others, can guide you in your quest to […]
Love Letter from My Husband25 Years Ago I Married My Best Friend. Don’t be afraid of the “friend-zone”He was my best friend. We told each other everything. I knew his secrets. He knew mine. We fell in love. My father and I fought about him. My sister-in-law (one of them) told me, “Be careful, he could have a […]